up for

idiom

1

informal : wanting to have or do (something)

I'm up for some Chinese food.

Are you up for watching a movie?

We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?

2

—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision

His proposal is up for consideration.

She is up for reelection next year.

3

—used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale.

items that are up for auction

4

: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)

He was up for armed robbery.

Examples of up for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dress it up for a holiday party or pair it with a chunky knit. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025

Hosts who rely on their guests to pay for the party may be setting themselves up for disappointment, for example. —Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2025

Next up for Philadelphia will be a tough Week 14 matchup on the road against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025

Now, for the first time in over two decades, one of the three is up for auction. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for up for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore